Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician for a fixed-term, part-time role in the Specimen Registration team. The position offers 24 or 32 hours per week, with training and rostered shifts across the week to support essential laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate accurate data entry, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or within a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and established operating procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry with accurate typing skills.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Prior laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label and process specimens according to established protocols and quality standards.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain comprehensive records of patient and specimen information.
• Prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring proper handling, storage and documentation.
• Manage time effectively to facilitate the prompt distribution of specimens to relevant departments.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Typing skills

Team collaboration

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician

• 12 months fixed term; Part-time
• Part-time options: 24 hours or 32 hours per week
• Be part of a dynamic Specimen Services team where diversity is not just welcomedits celebrated.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals who share your commitment to delivering outstanding service.
• Advance your career in medical laboratory science with opportunities for growth and development.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Were offering afixed term, part-time opportunityfor aMedical Laboratory TechnicianorMedical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technicianto join ourSpecimen Registration team. This role plays a key part in supporting the laboratorys operations. Once training is complete, you will be rostered to shifts through the week, contributing to essential healthcare services.

Key responsibilities:

• Receive, label and process specimens according to established protocols and quality standards.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain comprehensive records of patient and specimen information.
• Prepare specimens for analysis, ensuring proper handling, storage and documentation.
• Manage time effectively to facilitate the prompt distribution of specimens to relevant departments.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.

About the Service

The Specimen Services Department plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by managing the collection, processing, and distribution of patient specimens for testing. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the department is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring specimens are handled accurately and promptly to support timely diagnosis and treatment.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and established operating procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in data entry with accurate typing skills.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Prior laboratory experience is preferred.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WAI33152

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician